Kraft paper imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $16.7 million of kraft paper in 2024 (25.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.7M | 25.4K t |
| 2023 | $24.8M | 27.9K t |
| 2022 | $40.1M | 39.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 21.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 25.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.7M | 36.4K t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 35.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports kraft paper from
The largest suppliers were Australia (11%), France (11%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 32%. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.8M | 11% |
| France | $1.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 10% |
| India | $1.7M | 10% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| United States | $1.2M | 7% |
| China | $962K | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $834K | 5% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.19 | Bleached kraft linerboard | 34% |
| 4804.11 | Unbleached kraft linerboard | 26% |
| 4804.39 | Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 21% |
| 4804.51 | Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 5.7% |
| 4804.31 | Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 5.6% |
| 4804.59 | Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 3.9% |
| 4804.29 | Bleached kraft sack paper | 3.5% |
| 4804.21 | Unbleached kraft sack paper | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported kraft paper worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Nigeria?
Australia was the largest supplier with 11% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by France (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kraft paper to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $40.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4804.19 (34% of the value) and 4804.11 (26%).
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